Dr. Daham Sol, PHD

I cannot express how much I recommend both Dr. Sol, as well as his entire Meaningful Change practice. I've been seeing Dr. Sol for nearly two years now and in that time he's taught me the ways to create actual, long-lasting positive change in your life, and he's done so in a way that is both realistic and entertaining. He is always in your corner, even if that means telling you something you don't want to hear. You always know what to expect from Dr. Sol, and he will tell it to you like it is. His ability to make you feel welcomed, and to destigmatize mental health issues and discussions is second to none. Before seeing Dr. Sol I was unable to have a meaningful conversation about my mental health, and now I'm able to.Overall if you're in the surrounding area and are struggling mentally, there is no one better to meet with than Dr. Sol.

Dr. Sol and his staff are truly the best in the business! I was a patient of Dr. Sol's originally back in 2018 to 2019 while attending CMU. My original experience with different therapists almost made me quit my journey of trying to better my mental health. This was until a good friend introduced me to Dr. Sol. I can't express enough how much I thank my friend for leading me to him! I reconnected with Dr. Sol last year and did all of my appointments virtually since I no longer live in the area. Dr. Sol was so accommodating with helping me over the past year. I can honestly say I'm sad our sessions have now come to an end, but know he is someone I can always reach out to in times of need. Dr. Sol has been a huge impact on my mental health journey and has really paved the way for me to handle situations on my own with the tools and resources provided. I highly recommend anyone reaching out to Meaningful Change and consulting with Dr. Sol if you are in need!

Dr Sol is the first therapist of many I have tried over the years. I was hesitant to go because prior therapy has never worked for me. I received excellent care. After a few weeks of getting to know me, he included family members in my therapy. Some work was fun and easy. Some work was not so easy, but always productive. It was a safe place for me to grow and recover from trauma. I felt like someone finally validated me. During our year, I learned many tools that most people usually learn as young adults; tools which continue to help me. It was especially good to hear him say “ I’m sorry this has happened to you” which was a welcome and rare acknowledgment. It has been almost a year since discharge. I highly recommend him, especially if therapy has failed you before.

Always explained things so we could understand, and know what to expect. Always had a plan of action when dealing with any situation. Best experience every time we went.

I have been seeing Dr. Sol since 2019, during that time he helped me through so much. As an African American, there is a stigma behind seeking help to improve mental health. Dr. Sol was able to understand the issues of being Black in a rural area and the generational issues, oppression, racism, and microagressions that may play a factor in one’s mental health. I highly recommend Dr. Sol for anyone, especially people of color in Mt. Pleasant!!!!! He truly cares and I could always depend on him to be honest and straight forward with me. I could be myself unapologetically.

I have seen Dr. Sol for a year and 4 months, and I’ve experienced the most change with any counselor or therapist in my life. He gives me details when I ask questions about his philosophy or suggestions. He also deeply understands my particular case as if it is the only one he has. As a highly intelligent person who struggles with Anxiety, among other things, Dr. sol has helped me clear away the noise and see the reality of my though patterns and how to change them. He is super insightful, but also very relatable and approachable. I’ve never felt nervous around him, and he can always make me laugh. He’s the best in the area you can get.

Have you ever felt like your doctor doesn't really hear you or only hears part of what you've just said? Well I have... especially, when I've sought help for my mental health troubles. I've found that too often in this field, I am categorized/diagnosed and transform into a projection of all the other's whom have had a similar experience. & then I found Dr. Sol - someone who sees the full picture and recognizes the individuality of each experience/person. Dr. Sol empowered me to identify the ways my past experiences were intermingling with my present, he guided me to healing on my own and never placed me in the same box of any of his previous patients (no matter the similarity in our experiences). He listens, comforts, mentors, teaches, and LEGITIMATELY HELPS his patients. I truly couldn't recommend someone more - it would be selfish for me or anyone to keep this Doctor's abilities to themselves. Dr. Sol could teach SO MANY doctors in this field a thing or 12 about positive treatment!

There are definitely not enough space here to fully review Dr. Sol, so I'll have to summarize. I've been to other therapists, and while they help you with your immediate problems, they really don't give you the tools you need to succeed later down the road. This man has blown me away when compared to the others I've been to. He is accommodating and knowledgeable, and does not quit. This man actually cares if you get better and sacrifices his personal life to help you. I consider him my friend through my time in therapy, and will definitely go back to him if I ever need, but I doubt that I will need to so it will probably be a social visit when I do :) I suppose that is probably the best testament I can give is that I feel I don't need to go back. I did contact him recently feeling like I needed to, but I realized later, that I just needed to give myself a little more time. I can't recommend him enough though, he will help you, I can almost guarantee you that.

I was with Dr. Sol for almost a year. I appreciate his expertise and value his opinion very much! He is very professional and cares about his clients.

Dr. Sol absolutely changed my life. I came to him a few years ago (middle-aged and male) at the beginning of a divorce. I was deeply depressed and anxious, socially incompetent, terrified of dating again, and completely confused about what had happened to me in my life and what would become of me as I got older. I was a mess. Dr. Sol was exactly the therapist I needed: smart, very funny, brave, patient, independent-minded, tough on my BS while being profoundly compassionate. After all the work he did to get me back on my feet I'm happier than I have ever been. I couldn't be more grateful to him!

Dr. Sol helped me wrangle in my anxiety and depression in the thick of the covid-19 shut down and really helped me find my purpose and meaning, other than just working. He challenged me, he guided me through more effective thinking strategies and analysis of emotions and thoughts, and above all else, was a very pleasant person to talk to.

Great Doctor, I would highly recommend

I have struggled with emetophobia (fear of vomiting) all of my adult life. I've seen several therapists but Dr. Sol was the first person to really set a treatment plan, and work at this with me to come up with a solution. We used exposure therapy and I gradually began to see this phobia as a concentration of my anxiety and fear of losing control. Dr. Sol helped me to realize that I am capable of handling even worst case scenarios. I am so much happier than I've been in a long time and I wish I had met Dr. Sol earlier! He will make you work, but he will also help you to succeed. Highly recommend!

Dr. Sol is amazing at what he does! He is one therapist that listened to my problems openly and always taught me something new. I never felt comfortable with other therapists but he made me feel comfortable enough to talk about what I was experiencing. He taught me many ways to cope with anxiety, stress, and depression through trying times of my life. He is very empathetic and stays discreetly involved in the process and always ensures you are doing better. I am still able to cope today with difficult times because of the different coping mechanisms that I learned. He is very approachable and is dedicated to his patients and work. You cannot find a better therapist than Dr. Sol!

Dr Sol made me feel comfortable and at ease immediately. I feel I can count on him and follow through on ways to handle particular situations.

As a fellow psychologist, I immensely enjoyed my work with Dr. Sol. After losing my three children in an ugly divorce, I found myself in the worst depression of my life. Dr. Sol guided me in piecing my life back together, and helped me find the right approaches to cope with depression and trauma. I feel like I can live again for the first time in years. I strongly encourage any who need psychological services to seek out this doctor, who is equal parts treatment provider and mentor to those who need new direction.

I moved to MI in 2017 feeling completely broken and unfixable. I had been diagnosed bipolar and was heavily medicated since 2010. After many sessions, Dr. S determined I had been misdiagnosed. I worked with him to get off of the mood stabilizer I had been on for so many years. Not only did he determine my misdiagnosis, but throughout the years he has helped me with a variety of things including my depression, anxiety, and even my marriage. Three years later, I’m completely off all medication, and functioning in ways I never thought I would. I’m moving back to my home state with my husband to start a new chapter and I have officially been discharged. It’s hard to put into words just how thankful I am to have ended up in MI and ended up as a patient of Dr. S. He has helped me completely change my life in the best ways. I’m sad I won’t see him anymore but I’m so happy and so thankful for everything he has helped me with.

I came to Dr. Sol a complete mess with anxiety to the point that I could not function. He worked with me for three years (after which I moved to a new city and would have had to drive two hours to meet with him) to help me get my life back together and get control over my anxiety. His approach is a bit more tough love than I was used to, but it honestly worked! I got more out of my experience with Dr. Sol than I ever have with five or so other therapists I have worked with over my life. Dr. Sol changed and saved my life and I will forever be thankful to him for that. There are no words that can fully express my gratitude towards him. He explains everything that he is working on with you and tells you exactly why certain things cause you to react in certain ways. He does not sugarcoat things, which I what I needed. I recommend Dr. Sol to a patient who is ready to work on their issues and really get to the work that needs to be done, even if it is hard. It is worth it.

Dr. Sol is a magnificent doctor who truly cares about a patient’s wellbeing. His approach with psychotherapy has helped me improve mental health drastically and I will be recommending him to any of my friends who are seeking help.

Can't say enough good things about Dr. Sol. He's helped me through so much and I genuinely don't think I'd be here without his help.